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Will FDA Approve Genetically Modified Salmon?
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 -0400
The Food and Drug Administration could approve genetically modified salmon for human consumption. Anne Kapuscinski, professor of Sustainability Science at Dartmouth College, offers her insight.
Scientists: Bacteria Consuming BP Oil
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 -0400
Government scientists say they are seeing a zone in the Gulf of Mexico that has below-normal levels of oxygen. That indicates bacteria in the area are consuming some of the oil that spewed from BP's well.
Marine Scientists Seek Standards For Spill Research
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:54:00 -0400
Much of the scientific effort that has followed the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has focused on how much oil escaped and where it's gone. But many biologists say they're puzzled by the lack of an organized research effort to measure the damage.
Twisted History: The Wily Mississippi Cuts New Paths
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:12:00 -0400
The Mississippi River has been consistently changing its path across the American landscape. But the shape-shifting river made it not only fascinating and beautiful, but also deadly.

Wash Post Health

Pandemic over, it's a normal flu season: Plenty of vaccine should be available
Lena H. Sun Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400
Remember the lines last winter for hard-to-find flu shots, the closed schools and the craziness about an H1N1 pandemic? Health officials say all those are things of the past: The pandemic is officially over, there's plenty of vaccine available already, and this year, one shot will deal with most ... Flu season - Influenza - Health - Infectious Diseases - Conditions and Diseases
Finding new weapons to kill bedbugs
Lena H. Sun Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:36:00 -0400
The brown bugs, each about half the size of a pencil eraser, lie in glass petri dishes - a few on their backs, legs in the air. They died within seconds of scurrying across a piece of paper containing drops of a chemical.The next step is to find out whether that same piece of paper will kill inse... United States - Bedbug - New York City - DDT - Shopping
FDA considers approving genetically modified salmon for human consumption
Lyndsey Layton Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:16:00 -0400
The Food and Drug Administration is poised to approve the first genetically modified animal for human consumption, a highly anticipated decision that is stirring controversy and could mark a turning point in the way American food is produced. Food and Drug Administration - Science and Technology - Biotechnology - Genetics - Genetic engineering

Reuters: Health News

Malpractice liability costs U.S. $55.6 billion: study
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:36:12 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Medical malpractice liability costs the U.S. healthcare system more than $55 billion a year, most of it in "defensive" medical practices such as extra tests and scans, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Wyeth paid writers to promote hormone therapy: study
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:11:19 -0400
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugmaker Wyeth used ghostwriters to play up the benefits and downplay the harm of hormone replacement therapy in articles published in medical journals, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
Long-term weight loss may be harmful to health
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:25:10 -0400
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Long-term weight loss may release into the blood industrial pollutants linked to illnesses like diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers said on Tuesday.

CNN.com - Health

The end of autism/vaccine debate?
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:10:46 -0400
A recent study showed that one in four parents is concerned that vaccines can cause autism. It's no wonder when the Internet and television airwaves are full of personal stories that raise a question.
Judge denies stay in stem cell case
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:46:44 -0400
A federal judge Tuesday rejected the Obama administration's request to stay his recently imposed injunction against use of public funds in embryonic stem-cell research.
Report: Children's products may contain hazardous metals
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:37:57 -0400
Rain coats, hair barrettes and jewelry seem harmless. But Consumer Reports magazine says a series of tests uncovered "worrisome levels" of potentially hazardous metals in such children's products currently on store shelves.

ABC News: Health

JetBlue Flight Attendant to Get Psych Checkup
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:39:15 -0400
Steven Slater will get a mental health evaluation as part of a plea deal. JetBlue Airways - Mental health - Health - Steven Slater - Flight attendant
Psychedelics Can Ease Anxiety of Cancer
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:18:08 -0400
Scientists find psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, can help curb anxiety associated with advanced stage cancer. Cancer - Health - University of California Los Angeles - Anxiety - Conditions and Diseases
What Patients Don't Know About Angioplasty
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:27:21 -0400
A group of cardiologists at Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts explored the communications gap between doctors and patients by studying how patients with chronic chest pain (angina), which often limits physical activity, perceived the potential benefits of elective angioplasty to open arteries narrowed by cholesterol-filled plaque. Angina pectoris - Health - Angioplasty - Heart disease - Baystate Medical Center

BBC News - Health

More obesity ops 'will save cash'
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:37:49 -0000
Millions of pounds is lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity operations, a study says.
Statins 'may cut arthritis risk'
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:06 -0000
Taking statins may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests.
Call for morning sickness action
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:47:34 -0000
More needs to be done to establish which are safe and effective ways to relieve morning sickness, experts say.

USATODAY.com Health News

How to make a healthy breakfast yummy to kids
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:25:39 -0000
Nutritionist Joy Bauer, mother of three and author of 'Slim & Scrumptious,' offers tips to parents scrambling to provide a nutritious st ...
Pediatricians will join call for mandatory flu shots
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:49:43 -0000
The American Academy of Pediatrics plans to call for all health workers to be vaccinated. It's the latest group to warn against the flu threat. ...
'Trial and error' choice of blood pressure medicine poses challenge
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:39:48 -0000
It's hard to predict which pills will best lower which patient's high blood pressure, but researchers are hunting ways to better personalize ...

Health and Wellness Newsletter | Penn Medicine

Ovarian Cancer: The Importance of Early Detection
noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:14:00 -0000
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer strikes one out of every 57 women. It is the fifth-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women between the ages of 35 and 74. Ovarian cancer is often difficult to diagnose, especially in its early states, because the symptoms are often vague and mimic other health conditions. The symptoms often associated with ovarian cancer...
Rotator Cuff Injury: Know Your Risks and All of Your Options
noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:13:00 -0000
The Penn Shoulder and Elbow Service is recognized as a national leader in patient care. Penn's surgeons are advancing the clinical and basic science knowledge of shoulder and elbow problems, and are highly specialized in treating complex shoulder and elbow injuries. Experienced in the most current, minimally invasive arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques, the shoulder and elbow physicians...
Participate in the Penn Medicine at Radnor Run!
noreply@blogger.com (Penn Medicine) Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:11:00 -0000
Join the Penn Medicine team at the 33rd annual Penn Medicine at Radnor Run on Sunday, October 31, 2010. Penn Medicine at Radnor is the presenting sponsor of the Penn Medicine Radnor Run. The run features a 5-mile run and a 1-mile fun run/walk. All donations support the American Lung Association in its efforts to fight lung disease through education, research and advocacy. Runners of all ages are...

Reader's Digest: Health

Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child
Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Read more about this interesting rd.com article.
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar: Berries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
Berries are nutrition powerhouses and they may help keep your blood sugar in check.
Foods To Lower Your Blood Sugar: Cherries
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400
When you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of this sugar-lowering fruit.

 
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